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Warwick astronomer awarded £3 million to transform observations of the sky
A University of Warwick astronomer has been awarded £3 million to develop a ‘digital telescope’ that will be capable of producing a highly sensitive continuous movie of the night sky.
Scientists reveal how Solar System might die in new white dwarf research
Our solar system might be pulled into the gravity of a white dwarf star, crushed and ground to dust, according to scientists from the University of Warwick.
Mysterious rainbow ‘glory’ lights observed on distant planet
For the first time, signs of the rainbow-like ‘glory effect’ have been detected on a planet outside our solar system. Glory are colourful concentric rings of light that occur only under peculiar conditions.
Warwick astronomer talks through upcoming Total Solar Eclipse to mark Global Astronomy Month
An astronomer from the University of Warwick explains the science behind and what to expect from the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse (TSE).
‘Cosmic Cannibals’ expel jets into space at 40% speed of light
For the first time, astronomers have measured the speed of fast-moving jets in space, crucial to star formation and the distribution of elements needed for life.
Wrappers Delight: The Easter egg-quation you never knew you needed
This Easter season, as you tear open those chocolate eggs, have you ever wondered why they're snugly wrapped in foil? Turns out the answer lies within the easter egg-quation.
British champagne production overtaking French? How the shifting seasons are playing havoc with our crops and wildlife, according to scientists
Spring equinox is fast approaching, on 20 March, but the changing seasons are playing havoc with UK wildlife and crops. This comes after England and Wales had their warmest Februarys on record, according to the Met Office.
Warwick drives opportunities for technology specialists thanks to £1.5m grant
The University of Warwick has been awarded £1.5m to support opportunities and development activities for technology specialists.
Warwick awarded £11 million to train PhD students in computational modelling
The University of Warwick has been awarded £11m to train PhD students in computational modelling.
£9 million funding will train data visualisation researchers of the future
A £9 million grant will train researchers in data visualisation – a crucial field to help organisations harness meaning and direction from data.
Astrophysicists unveil new phenomenon challenging textbook definition of white dwarf stars
Scientists have revealed why some white dwarfs mysteriously stop cooling – changing ideas on just how old stars really are, and what happens to them when they die.
£1.5m donation drives UK-Japan collaboration in antimicrobial research
A £1.5 million donation will drive joint research into antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by scientists in the UK and Japan.
Why do we need leap years? Astrophysicists explain this month’s extra date
Astrophysicists at The University of Warwick are explaining the science behind leap years, ahead of this month’s extra date.
New national initiative educates public on automated vehicles (AVs)
Today, WMG at The University of Warwick, launches the Partners for Automated Vehicle Education United Kingdom (PAVE UK) with the Department for Business and Trade, the Department for Transport, the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV), and Transport for West Midlands, as its founding partners.
Games in the classroom and the boardroom: How ‘serious games’ are helping us learn
A team of researchers are encouraging us to swap textbooks for games, as they drive the application of games in learning, engagement and research.
Protein biomarkers predict dementia 15 years before diagnosis – according to new study
In the largest study of its kind, scientists have shown how protein “biomarkers” predict dementia 15 years before diagnosis.
International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Physicist advancing skin cancer screening and diagnosis using terahertz waves
Ahead of International Day of Women and Girls in Science this Sunday, 11 February, The University of Warwick is shining the spotlight on a physicist who is developing new technology to advance the diagnosis and screening of skin cancers.
Funding for joint Warwick-Aston Engineering Biology research paves the way for enhanced sustainable manufacturing and drug discovery
A team of academics from The University of Warwick and Aston University has secured a £1.8m grant to engineer microbial cell factories to produce membrane proteins which will support future drug screening and sustainable chemical production.
British-grown beans available for purchase this World Pulse Day
New varieties of Britain’s favourite pulse are available for purchase this World Pulse Day (10th Feb). These UK Registered beans (URBeans) were created by Professor Eric Holub as part of his work to diversify British cooking using home-grown ingredients.
Group physical and mental health rehabilitation improves life quality for people with long covid
A new study has found that an on-line rehabilitation programme improves quality of life for adults with long covid.